Display device



Dec. 11, 1928. 1,695,036 A. P. THURsBY v bIsPLAY DEVICE Original Filedv June 28," 1924 Patented Dec. 11, 1928 ARTHUR rnnnsny, or sr. Lon-Is, ivnssounrl DISPLAY nnvrcn.

Application filed June 28, 1924, Serial No. 722,989. Renewed October 12, 1928.

This invention relates to advertising devices andwithregard to certain more specific features, to advertising inserts for spectacles, eyeglasses and the like.

Among theseveral objects of the invention may be noted the provision of a simple and effective medium for drawing attention to an optical display; the provision; of means for unmistakably referring or other reference to a particular unit of anoptical display and the provision of. an advertising device for optical displays Which maybe changed from onedisplay unit to another and yethai 'e permanent appearance and which may be washed. Other objects will be in part obvious and in part pointed out hereinafter;

The invention accordingly comprises the features ofv construction, combinations of elements, and arrangements of parts, which are exemplified in theconstructions hereinafter described and the scope or theapplieation ofwhich will be indicated in the following claims.

In the accompanying drawings, in which is shown one of various possible embodiments of this invention, 1 I

Fig. 1 is a front elevation of'a'pair of inserts applied to a pair of rimless spectacles; v

Fig. 2 is a face view of one insert shown in Fi 1 Y Fig. 3 is a horizontal section onthe line 33ofF1g.1;' Y Y Y F ig is. a front elevation of a pair of inserts applied to a pa1r of rimmed spectacles;

, Fig. F1g. 4; F 1g. (Sis a 66 of Fig. 4; q r

Fig. 71s a front elevation of a pairof m- 5 is. a face view ofan insert shown 1n horizontal section on the line Fi Fig. T; I Y Y Fig. 9 is a horizontal section on. the line 99ofFig.7;, 1 Y.

Fig. 10. is a face view of a modified form of insert applicable to the rimmed spectacles shown in Fig. 4; and

8' 1s aface view, of an insert shown in Fig. 11 is-a face 'viewof another modified form of insert.

Similar reference characters indicate cor-.v

views of the drawings.

Referring now more particularlyto Figs.

1 and 2, there is illustrated an insert piece cut to a general quadrilateral form. It is responding parts throughout the several composed of a light, resilient material, preferably Water proof and washable. Celluloid is used in the present embodiment ofthe invention. 7 It may be stamped on its forward side'as illustrated inthe drawings, withyany suitable legend'such as a manufacturefs or dealerls name, "a,traden'nark, aprice-mark,

a'iilescription orthelilre. Y H

The insert has arcuate ends 3 adapted to fit the circular or otherwise roundedside portions of a lens. by meansoftheedges 5.

an artistic path across the lens. The direc tion and shape of said path may .bevariedf is shown in F1gsland 2.

A preferred form Into the-ends 3 are cut the open-endedslots or recesses 7 which are deep enough-for purposes hereinafter described. Assuming that a lens of concave sect-ion, toric type, is tobe V used the insert is cut slightly longer than the lateral diameter of the lens, thereby caus ing it to fit exactlyv alens at thearcuateends when bowed tofollow the contour'of the glass takes the toric form of the lens and this is, be

These ar'cuate ends are joined s The edges are cut, not to conform tothe lens outline, but to take cause -of the enchreactions of the insert' against the clips and the clamping action of the same The device therefore lends. itself to; an. easy and simple construction, because it can be manufactured flat and yet adapts itself to the complex contoursoften found in lenses. V

When rimmed spectacles areto have the roof I inserts applied, the inserts are securedinan- Y (Figs. 4: and 6). an internally grooved. set'of runs 15 with nose and earpiece lugs 17 secured thereto. The lenses are preferably not in other manner. The spectacles comprise f placemin the internal grr'iove'. The insert 23 is preferably cut the same size as the analogouslens dimensions and may be sprung into place within'the grooved rim. This type of insert has notches of'some shape as at 25 cut from the ends in order toform legs 27.

Since the rims of rimmed spectacles are a prominent feature, the inserts to be applied may have the central advertising space 29 shaped to harmonize with the shape of the rim. The remaining (ed e) portions of the insert are darkened in order to obscure them from prominence, thereby leaving the continuity of the rims undisturbed, and giving to the observer the illusion of the display legend suspended in mid-air.

Modifications of the embodiments above set forth for rimmed spectacles are shown in Figs. 10 and 11. No notches 25 are shown in Fig. 10.

A characteristic feature of eye-glasses or pince-nez is the absence of ear-hooks and attending side clips on the lenses (Figs. 7 and 9). The central nose-bridge 31 is fastened to the lenses with clips 33 and screws 35 as is the case with the rimless spectacle. In order to apply the insert to eye glasses the insert is formed as in Fig. 8, the end portions 37 conforming to the shape of the side of the lens 38 and the top and bottom edges 39 artistically formed as described for rimless spectacle inserts. In the case of the eye glass insert, however, only one slot or recess 41 is cut in the end in order that the insert may be slipped under the loosened nosebridge clips. Upon re-fastening said clips the clamping action, of their arms causes the inserts to take approximately the concave lens contour.

Any ofthe inserts may bear any desired legends, and may be labeled, colored,-and/or shaped to suit the particular needs of individual cases. Thus they form an accurate yet flexible and effective system for making and advertising an optical display.

In view ofthe above, it will be seen that the several objects of the invention are achieved and other advantageous results attained.

' As many changes could be made in carrying out the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in "the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

1. In an advertising device the combination of a pair of spectacles comprising a pair of lenses with nose and ear attachments screwed thereto; an advertising insert comprising a shape of material having slots cut laterally therein for engaging said attachments on one lens; and a legend on the for ward or lens side of the insert, said insert conforming to the shape of the lens.

2. In an advertising device the combination of a pair of spectacles comprising a pair of lenses with nose and ear attachments screwedv thereto; and a legend-bearing advertising insert comprising a shape of material having slots cut laterally therein for engaging said attachments on one lens, said insert conforming to the shape of the lens.

3. In an advertising device the combination of at least one lens, an attachment therewith, distinct from a lens frame, for applying said lens to the eyes of a user comprising at least one holding element for the lens, also distinct from a lens frame, an advertising insert comprising a sha e of resilient material having at least one s 0t cut therein, thereby leaving extensions adapted to slip under the aforesaid holding element for the lens, whereby the element may be tightened on the insert and the material sprung and held .against the lens, said lens having a concave surface to provide means for springing the material.

4-. In an advertising device the combination of at least one lens, attachments therewith, distinct from a lens frame, for applying said lens to the eyes of a user comprising holding elements for the lensalso distinct from a lens frame, an advertising insert comprising a shape of resilient material having extensions thereon, the major diameter of the insert at the extensions being greater than that of the said lens, whereby when the insert is sprung it will fit the lens, said extensions being adapted to slip in under the said holding element for the lens.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification this 25th day of June, 1924.

ARTHUR P. THURSBY.. 

